Sonapur Gram Panchayat, Jahanaganj
Sonapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Jahanaganj Kshettra Panchayat and Azamgarh Zila Panchayat. Sonapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Nazar Chak, Sarif Chak, and Sonapur. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Sonapur Gram Panchayat
Sonapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nazar Chak |
| 2 | Sarif Chak |
| 3 | Sonapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sonapur Gram Panchayat
Sonapur Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sonapur Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Jahanaganj Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Azamgarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sonapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sonapur Gram Panchayat located?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Jahanaganj Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Sonapur Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Sonapur Gram Panchayat: Nazar Chak, Sarif Chak, and Sonapur.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Sonapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat comes under Jahanaganj Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Azamgarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Sonapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Azamgarh Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sonapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Sonapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jahanaganj Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Azamgarh Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Sonapur Gram Panchayat?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Sonapur Gram Panchayat do?
Sonapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.